Lyon vs Leander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyon

Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Lyon Rank #1,890

Leander Rank #1,751

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Lyon or Leander more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Lyon and Leander mean?

Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Lyon and Leander boy or girl names?

Lyon is primarily a boy name. Leander is primarily a boy name.